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centipede

noun as in grub

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noun as in vermin

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For their respective babies, naked mole rats, vultures, centipedes and aye-ayes are as beautiful as any mom is, really, in the eyes of her child.

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"From what I've learned, house centipedes are harmless and actually beneficial because they prey on other household pests," she said.

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The visual language of centipedes throughout the film.

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Snakes make up most of the images, but human figures, centipedes, alligators, other animals, and geometric motifs also appear.

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And despite having an elaborate, curling centipede inked on his face and neck, he’s crestfallen that Bailey would let a friend cut off her locks before the big day.

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